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AL HB187

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Nathaniel Ledbetter

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2016

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum bid guarantee amount from $10,000 to $50,000 for public works projects when the Department of Transportation is the awarding authority.

  • Applies to bidders on contract projects funded by the State Department of Transportation or county highway, road, street, or bridge projects using county-allocated funds.

  • Bid guarantees may be submitted as either a certified check or bid bond in an amount not less than five percent of the contractor's bid.

  • Amends Code of Alabama Sections 23-1-2 and 39-2-4 to implement the increased guarantee requirement.

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Competitive bids, public works Transportation Department and other agencies, increase the bid guarantee if Dept. of Transportation is awarding authority, Secs. 23-1-2, 39-2-4 am'd.

Competitive Bids

Last Action

Ledbetter motion to Substitute SB175 FOR HB187 adopted Voice Vote

4/27/2016

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure2/11/2016

Full Bill Text

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